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July 15, 1999

A Hate-Crime Conspiracy?

Two brothers arrested as suspects in the killing of a gay couple have also been linked to arson attacks on three Sacramento-area synagogues, according to federal investigators.

All Jews Count

It is a familiar sight. On each flight to Israel, in the back of the plane, a minyan gathers for services.

Shortage of Good Teachers

A parent in North Hollywood is appalled by what passes for religious-school education: His child has a terrible teacher.

The Kids Are All Right

There\’s an unusual program planned this summer for counselors and older campers at Camp Gilboa, Southern California\’s newest Jewish summer camp.

Trouble in Paradise

Why did Jewish groups follow the Zionist Organization of America\’s lead in scuttling Salam Al-Marayati\’s appointment to a national commission on terrorism?

Community Briefs

Even for an international film producer and inveterate traveler, Arthur Cohn has covered a lot of territory recently.

Poll: We Like Barak

American Jews have a favorable view of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak by a 30-1 margin, according to a poll released this week by the Israel Policy Forum.

Barak’s Hard Road to Peace

Now that Yasser Arafat has called Ehud Barak his \”friend and partner,\” and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has pronounced himself pleased and encouraged with the new Israeli prime minister, and President Clinton is just waiting to welcome him to Washington, the old euphoria seems to have arisen again.

Music That Heals

Whenever John Mauceri conducts the Israel Philharmonic, Israeli reporters ask him why an Italian Catholic is so preoccupied with Holocaust refugee composers.

Teaching The Teachers

Each summer, the kids go off happily to camp or somewhat less happily to summer school. But where do the teachers go?

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